Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks prediction: NHL analysis
Calgary Flames
Anaheim DucksCalgary Flames host Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Saddledome with both teams on 15 points and separated by one place in the Western Conference. Calgary sit lower, have played one more game and have scored 39 goals while conceding 55, compared with Anaheim’s 54 scored and 57 conceded.
Calgary’s home profile and current balance
Calgary have won two of their last five and lost three, scoring 11 goals and conceding 14. They scored in four of those games and conceded in all five. A 6:2 home win over Seattle contrasts with road defeats against Colorado, Edmonton and Seattle and a 2:1 away win over San Jose. Their latest result was a 1:2 loss to Seattle.
Where the Flames gain and lose efficiency
- Calgary scored six against Seattle but two or fewer in each of the other four recent games.
- Their season defensive record spans 16 league games.
- Both recent wins came by margins of one or more goals, while two defeats included four or more conceded.
Calgary’s projected lineup, starting goaltender, injuries, suspensions and save-percentage figures are not provided. Individual performance cannot be separated from the team’s defensive record. Limiting open exchanges is the priority after conceding five against Colorado and four against Edmonton.
- Seattle Krakenaway1:2
- San Jose Sharksaway2:1
- Colorado Avalancheaway2:5
- Seattle Krakenhome6:2
- Edmonton Oilersaway0:4
Anaheim’s scoring form and defensive exposure
Anaheim have won three of their last five, including their last two, scoring 27 goals and conceding 24. They scored and conceded in every game. Their latest victory, 5:4 at Vancouver, followed a 6:3 home win over Ottawa. Before those wins, they lost 5:6 to Vancouver and 6:7 to Buffalo.
The Ducks’ attacking edge carries a cost
- Anaheim scored at least five goals in each of their last five matches; Calgary failed to score once over the same stretch.
- The Ducks’ season scoring total is 15 higher than Calgary’s, but they have also conceded two more.
- The listed results do not establish how many of their last five games featured at least nine combined goals.
Anaheim’s lineup, starting goaltender, injuries and suspensions are also unconfirmed. The data do not provide save percentages. Their season concession total has come in 15 games.
- Edmonton Oilersaway5:4
- Vancouver Canucksaway5:4
- Ottawa Senatorshome6:3
- Buffalo Sabreshome6:7
- Vancouver Canuckshome5:6
Recent head-to-head pattern
Across 15 official meetings in the last five years, Calgary have won nine and Anaheim six. In the last eight encounters, Calgary won three and Anaheim five. The latest meeting ended in a 4:2 Calgary Flames win in Anaheim; the previous game in Calgary finished 4:2 to the Anaheim Ducks.
- 14.10.2026Anaheim Ducks2:4Calgary FlamesNHL
- 11.10.2026Calgary Flames2:4Anaheim DucksNHL
- 05.04.2026Anaheim Ducks3:5Calgary FlamesNHL
- 27.03.2026Calgary Flames2:3Anaheim DucksNHL
- 02.03.2026Anaheim Ducks3:2Calgary FlamesNHL
Confirmed news and squad context
No fresh facts for the match were found.
Calgary’s home advantage counters Anaheim’s stronger recent results, but the hosts have less margin for dropped points after playing an additional game.
Our first-period pick
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.44. The case rests on Calgary failing to score before the first intermission, rather than on stopping Anaheim. The Flames have managed three goals across their last two defeats; a projected first-period score of 0-1 fits that route.
This is a cautious selection, not a strong statistical edge. Anaheim have scored at least five goals in each of their last five games, while Calgary have conceded in all five: those trends threaten the pick if the hosts score early. They do not establish how often both teams score in the opening 20 minutes. Fresh facts for the match have not been found, and the listed BTTS probabilities concern the full game, so they cannot establish value for this first-period bet.
Betting conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.44 is a limited-confidence pick built around a scoreless opening period for Calgary. Without first-period scoring splits, keep the stake modest rather than treating the recent high totals as proof of an opening-period outcome.
FAQ
When does Calgary Flames — Anaheim Ducks kick off?
The match starts on 06.11.2026 at 20:00 (New York), Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary).
What is the prediction for Calgary Flames — Anaheim Ducks?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.44.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Calgary Flames win — 42%, draw — 23%, Anaheim Ducks win — 35%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Seattle Krakenaway1:2
- San Jose Sharksaway2:1
- Colorado Avalancheaway2:5
- Seattle Krakenhome6:2
- Edmonton Oilersaway0:4
- Edmonton Oilersaway5:4
- Vancouver Canucksaway5:4
- Ottawa Senatorshome6:3
- Buffalo Sabreshome6:7
- Vancouver Canuckshome5:6
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 16 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 49:50 | 19 |
| 9 | Anaheim Ducks | 16 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 59:61 | 17 |
| 10 | St. Louis Blues | 16 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 49:50 | 16 |
| 11 | Calgary Flames | 16 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 39:55 | 15 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 17 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 45:60 | 15 |
Head-to-head
- 14.10.2026Anaheim Ducks2:4Calgary FlamesNHL
- 11.10.2026Calgary Flames2:4Anaheim DucksNHL
- 05.04.2026Anaheim Ducks3:5Calgary FlamesNHL
- 27.03.2026Calgary Flames2:3Anaheim DucksNHL
- 02.03.2026Anaheim Ducks3:2Calgary FlamesNHL
About the match
- 6 November · 20:00 New York
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary)
Odds
Odds updated 05.11 20:10
Market view and goal-line direction
The 1X2 market makes Calgary narrow home favorites at 42.2%, against 35.5% for Anaheim and 22.3% for a draw. Over the last day, support for Calgary has weakened, while Anaheim and the draw have shortened.
The total-goals market favors Under 6.5 at 56.9%, with Over 6.5 at 43.2%. The Under has strengthened despite the recent high-scoring results, pricing in fewer goals than Anaheim’s latest games produced.
BTTS (both teams to score) is assessed at 89.3%, with no meaningful movement. It has stronger market support than either side of the total-goals line.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.44
- Odds at prediction
- 1.48
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 55%
- Market estimate
- 64%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
